The term identity crisis was coined by developmental
psychologist Erik Erikson, which is defined as "a psychosocial state or condition
of disorientation and role confusion occurring especially in adolescents
as a result of conflicting internal and external experiences, pressures,
and expectations and often producing acute anxiety."

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